Happenings, April 29

- Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church Choir will have a tricky tray fundraiser on May 25 after the 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy. Tickets can be purchased after all weekend Liturgies or from any choir member.

Anyone wishing to donate a tricky tray can drop it off at the church basement this Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon.

- New helpers may assist Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church pirohi workers to make pirohi at 9 a.m. today in the church hall.

Pirohi may be ordered today with pickup today at noon. Call the hall at 570-454-2346 to order.

Also congratulations to the following who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on April 19 at the Easter Vigil from the Rev. Floyd Caesar Jr. They are: Justin Nathaniel Gerhard, Maria Theresa Camier, and Jeanne Kathleen Stapleton.

- First Holy Communion practice will be held for all children receiving First Holy Communion and a parent on Friday at 6 p.m. in the church.

April 30 is the last day for taxes to be paid at the discount. After April 30, taxes will be collected at the borough office at the hours as printed on the tax bills.

- The Freeland American Legion auxiliary is sponsoring a bus trip to Atlantic City on May 10.

The bus will leave Freeland at 11 a.m. and return at approximately at 11 p.m.

The bus is going to the Showboat Casino and there will be a $20 slot rebate. The cost is $35.

A limited number of seats are available. For more information, stop at the post at 523 Centre St. or call Mary Pagano at 570-233-1851.

- The Freeland YMCA bingo will be held Thursday at the Freeland Event Center.

Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., earlybirds will start at 6 p.m. and regular games will begin at 6:15.

For more information, call the Freeland YMCA at 570-636-3640.

- St. John's Reformed UCC, Freeland, will hold its annual spring Election Day luncheon May 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The menu includes chicken soup with homemade noodles, choice of barbecue or hot dog (with or without kraut), dessert and beverage.

Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 10 years old and free for children 5 and under.

Tickets can be purchased from any church member. Takeouts will be available.

The event will also feature a bake sale, money tree, and tricky trays.

Any members, family or friend who would like to donate a tricky tray can call Earlene 570-636-1923 or Ruth 570-636-2256. Those attending should use the Chestnut Street entrance.

A stair glide is available if needed. Proceeds will be used for the oil fund.

- Freeland YMCA family and fitness programs:

â Parents Night Out - Parents can enjoy a night out and let the Y watch the children.

This event will take place Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Children must be 3 to 10 years old. Cost is $5 per hour, per child. To register or for more information, call 570-636-3640. The deadline to register is Monday.

â Walking/Stroller Class - This class will consist of walking as well as body toning exercise that can be done with or without a stroller.

An exercise tube or resistance band is suggested.

Cost is $3. The program will be begin May 5 and be held from 11 a.m. to noon and run for eight weeks.

For more information or to register, call the YMCA at 570-636-3640.

â Family Fun Night - This program will consist of family-friendly activities.

The program will run May 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5 a family for non-members and free for members.

For more information or to register, call 570-63-3640 by May 5.

- The Freeland Area Support Team is conducting a fundraising drive to replace the landscaping forms around the flower beds at the Steve Korol/Dr. Gallagher Memorial site.

The current forms are now 50 years old and are extremely deteriorated.

The cost of this project is approximately $1,100. Any business, organization or individual wishing to contribute to this community project can do so by mailing donations to: FAST, P.O. Box 193, Freeland, PA 18224.

FAST hopes to complete this project by July, and reminds residents that no solicitations will be made for the Chritmas lights this year.

- The Freeland borough fire and streets departments will be washing sidewalks on Centre Street on the following days:

Today, from Main to Luzerne streets, and Wednesday, from Luzerne Street to the borough line.

Washing will begin at 6 p.m. and continue until finished. Residents should not park in these areas during the sidewalk washing schedule.

- The Freeland YMCA Girls High School Basketball League is taking registrations for the upcoming season.

The league is open to girls in ninth through 12th grades.

Games will be played Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.

The cost for registration is $40 per player, which includes a T-shirt plus $2 per game for referee fees.

The league will be limited to the first 60 players paid.

For more information, call 570-636-3640 or visit www.freelandymca.com.

The league will begin play today.

- Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Night Out With the Whippets fundraiser scheduled for Saturday has been canceled.

A new date for the fundraiser will be announced at a later time.

For more information on the Whippet organization, visit www.freeland whippets.com.

- The Freeland YMCA board of directors will meet at 7:15 p.m. today.

- The Freeland Historical Society will meet today at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. All are welcome.

- St. Michael's Church is sponsoring its monthly Lokshi sale on Friday at the Recreation Center. Previously ordered Lokshi may be picked up between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please note this the last sale of the season.

- The Drifton Jr. AC spring golf tournament will be held on May 18 at Sand Springs. Sign ups are underway at the club.

- The Freeland Sons of Erin monthly meeting will be held May 9 instead of this Friday due to President Bear Brogan attending a Irish heritage convention in Amarillo, Texas. Election of officers will take place at this meeting.

- The Freeland Area Support Team extends sincere appreciation to the Freeland V.F.W. Post 5010 for donating a large American flag and a dozen smaller flags, which will be displayed at the Steve Korol/Dr. Gallagher Memorial site in May. The V.F.W. has been supplying flags for the site for the past 11 years.

The menu will include tuna salad sandwich, macaroni salad, bread, desserts and drinks.

For more information, call 570-436-2061.

Volunteers are needed and monetary donations are accepted.

- The Penn Rod & Gun Club of Hazleton has four tickets left for its bus trip to Dover International Speedway for the June 1 NASCAR race. Tickets are $130 each and include food at the tailgate picnic with our friends the Connecticut crew. Seats are located in section 117, about 10 rows from the top of the stadium, from where you can see all the action on pit road. Anyone interested in reserving tickets, contact Brian at 570-956-3645. The bus will leave McAdoo at 4 a.. June 1 with a stop for breakfast at the turnpike plaza in Allentown. Bring your own refreshments for the day, and something to eat for the ride home, as we will not stop on the way home.

Mahanoy City

- The Mahanoy Area School District will hold kindergarten registration/screenings on June 4, 5, and 6 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Kindergarten admission is for those children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1.

Children, who will be entering first grade but did not attend kindergarten, must also register at this time. Children entering first grade must be 6 years old by Sept. 1.

Children will not be admitted without a birth certificate, immunization records verified by a doctor, and two forms of residency. Please check registration requirements, wchich can be found at www.mabears .net.

Registration packets are available to pick up starting May 1 in the elementary office. Appointments will be assigned at that time. Parents and guardians are urged to complete packets before registration and screening appointments.

Children should accompany parents to registration. Children will also be screened for kindergarten at this time.

To schedule an appointment, call the elementary office at 570-773-3443 ext. 4032 after May 1.

McAdoo

- Keystone Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, McAdoo, will hold a spring electronic recycling event Saturday at the fire station, West Grant and North Hancock streets, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event is open to everyone who has any of the following items to be recycled, for a donation:

- The McAdoo Lions Club will once again sponsor the "Adopt A Flag Program." Anyone interested in purchasing an American Flag in honor of their loved one can do so by contacting Andy Kovick at 570 929-1212. Cost is $25. The flags will fly throughout McAdoo and Kelayres from May until September. Those purchasing the flag will be honored in September by the McAdoo Lions Club, what better way to honor and remember your loved ones. The flags will be installed on or around May 17.

- The final day to pay 2014 Schuylkill County/McAdoo Borough real estate taxes and Schuylkill County per capita taxes in the rebate period is Wednesday. The face period extends from May 1 through June 30.

Tax collection hours are listed at the top of each tax bill. Any questions, call Andrew DeBalko, McAdoo Borough tax collector, at 570-929-1628.

Rock Glen

- Trinity United Church of Christ, Mountain Street, will hold a Chinese auction on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon

The drawing will be held at noon. Participants do not have to be present to win.

Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Weatherly

- The L&L Rural Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Mother's Day dinner May 11 at 1 p.m. at the firehall.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for children 6 to 12 years old and free for children under 5.

The meal will served family style and the menu will consist of oven-roasted beef, turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, honey-glazed carrots, green beans, tossed salad, rolls and butter, deserts and beverages.

For tickets, call Teresa at 570-427-4317. The deadline for tickets is May 5. There will be no takeouts.

- There will be a general festival committee meeting today at 7 p.m. at the borough building.

- There will be a combined choir rehearsal, children's and adult choir of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, today, in preparation of First Holy Communion and on May 6 for the annual May crowning.

Both practices will be held at 7 p.m.

The final rehearsal of the year will be held May 6.

Rehearsals will resume in September.

Cantors will rehearse a half hour before Masses throughout the summer.

- "Pick It Up - Clean It Up Day" in the Lehigh Township will take place on Saturday.

The event will run between 8:30 a.m. and noon.

Litter pickup volunteers should meet at the township building at 8:30 a.m. where gloves, orange vests, and bags will be provided. Sturdy shoes and appropriate dress are necessary.

Individuals and group participation will be appreciated.

A rain date is not scheduled.

For more information, call the Lehigh Township building at 570-427-4950 or Supervisor Jill Redash-Capossela at 570-427-4278.

- The regular meeting of the Weatherly Seniors Friendship Club was held on April 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Salem United Church of Christ.

President Joe D'Andrea welcomed 20 members.

Chaplin Marjorie Lou Anthony celebrated Easter by reading a Bible verse, followed by The Lord's Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and a hymn was sung.

Secretary Barbara Tissier read the minutes from the last meeting and treasurer Joan Chambers gave her report. Both were approved.

Filling in for outreach person Janet, Anthony reported sending Easter cards to members in nursing homes; get well cards to Ann Miller and Marty Kunkel; birthday cards to Irene Eli and Winky Woods, and an anniversary card to Richard and Jane Wiskoski.

Trip coordinator Karen Allen reported on the trip to see Moses and the delicious meal at Miller's. She gave information on the upcoming trips, which she will have in The Journal and in this column.

Membership person Jane Wiskoski reported that she received dues from one regular member.

- Jaclyn Guth has donated the following books to the Weatherly Elementary/Middle School library in memory of Carol Kemmerle, R.N.: "Fairest of All"Â by Sarah Mlynoski; "Judy Moody and the Bad Luck Charm" by Megan McDonald; "It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green" by Dan Gutman, and "Dream On"Â by Sarah Mlynowski.

West Hazleton

- West Hazleton Trinity Lutheran Church, 2 Jackson Ave., will hold a rummage sale May 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with bag day May 7 from 9 a.m. to noon.

- The West Hazleton Fire Department will host a pasta dinner on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Fourth Street Pub, West Hazleton.

Tickets are $8 each.

For tickets, call 570-455-3696 or see a fire department member.

Tickets will be available at the door the day of the event.

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